JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 2-7-1

CURRENT SETTINGS

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Current altimeter settings must be obtained from direct‐reading instruments or directly from weather reporting stations. REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7210.3, Chapter 2, Section 10, Wind/Altimeter Information.

If a pilot requests the altimeter setting in millibars, ask the nearest weather reporting station for the equivalent millibar setting.

USAF/USA. Use the term “Estimated Altimeter” for altimeter settings reported or received as estimated. REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-9-1 , Departure Information.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-10-1 , Landing Information.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-7-10 , Approach Information.

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